The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological Department continuously monitors weather and climate over Indian region. The annual mean land surface air temperature averaged over India during 2023 was …
At present 4 of 10 dedicated rainfall observing satellite systems have exceeded their design life, some by more than a decade. Here, we show operational implications for flood management of a 'collapse' of space-based rainfall observing infrastructure as well as the high-value opportunities for a globally coordinated portfolio of satellite …
Cold wave conditions continued unabated in north India today with the mercury hovering below normal levels in most parts and hilly areas reeling under freezing conditions. Intermittent snowfall continued in the Kashmir valley, while heavy snowfall and rain lashed higher reaches in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In the national capital, …
Fourteen of the 15 hottest years on record have occurred since 2000, according to the UN World Meteorological Organisation, as rising carbon emissions continue to trap heat and drive climate change. The WMO’s new analysis narrowly places 2014 as the hottest recorded since 1850, as have recent analyses from other …
The paper addresses on the devastating episode (17-18 June 2013) at Kedarnath (Uttrakhand, India). The disaster caused huge loss of lives and physical/material wealth. To understand this catastrophic event, rainfall/convective data and associated climate meteorological parameters are investigated to understand the causes of disaster. The cause of disaster seems to …
Watershed morphometric analysis is important for controlling floods and planning restoration actions. The present study is focused on the identification of suitable sites for locating water harvesting structures using morphometric analysis and multi-criteria based decision support system. The Hathmati watershed of river Hathmati at Idar taluka, Sabarkantha district, Gujarat is …
This technical note describes the specifics of the indicator data and calculations underpinning the India Water Tool 2.0 (IWT). The IWT 2.0 allows companies, government agencies, and other users identify their water risks, prioritize their water management actions, plan for sustainable water management, and address water risks that confront agriculture, …
This report discusses operational monitoring and forecasting aspects of the 2014 southwest monsoon. Analysis of various monsoon features, such as progress of the monsoon, semi-permanent and transient weather systems, rainfall distribution etc. have been presented. Potential regional and global climate anomaly patterns responsible for the observed rainfall features have been …
Nagpur: The city's environmental status report (ESR) 2013-14, meant to be submitted to the state government, may turn out to be a massive embarrassment for the civic body despite inordinate delay in preparing and submitting it. A majority of report's content excluding data is nothing but a copy of earlier …
LA PAZ, Jan 19 (Bernama-NNN-EFE) -- At least 15 people died and some 10,400 families have suffered property damage as a result of the intense rains and flooding affecting Bolivia, especially six of the country's nine regions, a government official said Sunday. The vice minister for civil defense, Oscar Cabrera, …
The state will soon have mist forests in lower districts that will be helpful in increasing rainfall in the region. To convert pine forests into mist forest, the state has planned eco-system climate-proofing project worth Rs315 crore to protect the vulnerable climate changes of the lower hills of the state. …
Southeastern Brazil is getting some rainfall a year after a record drought started, but not enough to eliminate worries about electricity rationing, drinking-water shortages or another season of damaged export crops, meteorologists said. Record-high temperatures and the most severe drought in at least 80 years punished southeastern Brazil last year, …
At least nine people died on 28 December when torrential rains struck the northern city of Nacala. The storm also swept away over 60 houses and severely damaged roads in the city. The nine deaths were caused by lightning strikes, and by the collapse of a warehouse wall on top …
The U.K. set a record for its warmest year in 2014 and endured its fourth-wettest in more than a century, according to provisional full-year figures today from the Met Office. The weather forecaster said eight of the U.K.’s 10 warmest years have occurred since 2002, with a mean temperature for …
Australia experienced its third warmest year on record in 2014 with six major heat waves scorching the country, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Last year was 0.91C warmer than the long-term average, which is set between 1961 and 1990, the BoM’s annual climate statement said. This made 2014 Australia’s …
The food and drink industry must curtail the amount of water used in production to avoid two thirds of the world's population living in 'water-scarce' areas by 2050. That's according to the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) which has produced a new policy report calling for co-ordinated action to reduce …
2014 was wet, warm and sunny almost nationwide according to Met Éireann. Rainfall and sunshine levels were near or above the long-term average. The warmest day of the year was recorded in Durrow, Co Laois in July when temperatures reached 28.8C. Ireland had one of its warmest years in history …
The piercing cold wave conditions sweeping most parts of Himachal continued unabated even as the stormy conditions subsided and the region had a clear sky in the morning. The minimum temperature stayed below normal as high altitude tribal areas experienced moderate snowfall in the past 24 hours. The lower areas …
Malaysia evacuated more than 130,000 people as the worst floods in decades left at least five dead. More than 330 were displaced in the southwestern state of Negeri Sembilan today, bringing to eight the number of states affected by the heavy rainfall that began 10 days ago, according to state …
As many as 19,059 villages in Maharashtra are staring at a droughtlike situation with `paisewari' or estimated value of agricultural produce falling short of the required 50% with Marathwada being the worst affected. A total of 8,004 of the 8,536 villages in the eight districts in Marathwada have registered less …
Scientists Say CO2 Levels Went Up In Drought Years Of 2004, 2009 A deficit monsoon not only impacts crops and groundwater level but also has a worrisome impact on the climate. An analysis of two drought years in the last decade has shown an increased level of carbon-dioxide (CO2) over …
